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Nursing Schools in Alabama

In 2020-2021, 7,364 students earned their Nursing degrees in AL.

In terms of popularity, Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Alabama

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,607
Associate Degree 2,116
Master’s Degree 1,997
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 490
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 490
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 490
Post-Master’s Certificate 154
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 154

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 17.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
  • White: 71.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Alabama

There are 58,980 people in the state and 3,609,760 people in the nation working in nursing jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Alabama

In this state, nursing grads earn an average of $95,970. Nationwide, they make an average of $106,910.

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There are 10 colleges in Alabama that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,385 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

In their early career, USA grads earn an average salary of $36,829. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.30%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time.

1,151 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.80% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $39,271 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

590 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,485 a year.

437 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,999 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $17,208.

385 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
9,238 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,081 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. 99% of students get financical aid.

#6

Samford University

Birmingham
278 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at Samford. An average student at Samford will pay a net price of $30,072.

275 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,760 after graduation. 54% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 7.30% which is lower than average.

268 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate.

225 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,086 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 66%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,699. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

216 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,526 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 39%. This public school has an average net price of $9,564. Graduates earn an average $30,686 after graduation.

Nursing Careers in AL

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 30% $95,010
Nursing Instructors and Professors 20% $64,010
Medical and Health Services Managers 16% $90,500
Nurse Anesthetists 15% $160,480
Registered Nurses 13% $57,930

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Allied Health Professions 797
Public Health 700
Health/Medical Admin Services 622
Rehabilitation Professions 444
Communication Sciences 431
Medicine 404
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 402
Allied Health Services 307

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